Library collections must be diverse and inclusive, offering windows into, and reflections of the vast array of people, stories and experiences that make up our world.

On April 4th, join Penguin Random House, Library Journal, and School Library Journal for our Spring 2023 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere!

Learn new methods for advocating for LGBTQIA+ people and critical thinking in your library and classroom.

Extend your EDI practices from building your collections to implementing equity-centered cataloging systems. 

Drive greater impact in your community, and realize greater efficiency and confidence in your work, by becoming proficient in project management skills.

Take the next step in your antiracism journey and learn even more you can do to transform your library or classroom culture.

Learn how to secure funding and procure meaningful partnerships to create ongoing support for your library.

Join us May 18 for the most anticipated librarian gathering of the spring 2023 publishing season—fully virtual and free to attend. Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you informed, inspired, and entertained, and provide insight into industry trends as you work to grow and diversify your collections. 

Let youth interest help drive your programs! Learn innovative and fun ways to build programs around manga to increase student engagement. 

Join us July 27 for our second annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists dedicated to the visual dance and extraordinary craft of picture books!